tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post7969762584827942345..comments2023-12-10T19:04:26.773-08:00Comments on Author2Author: Conference in the SnowEmily Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-5420275093530179322008-01-14T18:22:00.000-08:002008-01-14T18:22:00.000-08:00Thanks, y'all! This really did help me make up my ...Thanks, y'all! This really did help me make up my mind.<BR/><BR/>Deena, I don't think we'll get another full frontal PB ... at least I hope not!Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-17407599991019676782008-01-14T10:02:00.000-08:002008-01-14T10:02:00.000-08:00I fourth the vote for First Pages, just because I ...I fourth the vote for First Pages, just because I think you probably know enough about the "overview of publishing" to be fine, and the first pages critique could really help. Plus, I think opening yourself up for a room full of first-page critiques is really brave and doing so could help you out tremendously.<BR/><BR/>And hearing everyone else's could be really helpful.<BR/><BR/>Have fun!!! And drive safe :)Emily Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-74539186195848341202008-01-14T09:26:00.000-08:002008-01-14T09:26:00.000-08:00I agree with Deena and Tina (funny...I never thoug...I agree with Deena and Tina (funny...I never thought of that rhyming until now!). There is something to be said about taking those opportunities to immerse yourself in the writing world every now and then--just soak up the energy and relish the inspiration you'll absolutely get from TP. (cool!). <BR/><BR/>After doing this for 6 years, I find I hear a lot of the same things over and over, but believe it or not, it takes the 100th time for it to sink in, even if you're listening! It's like gathering bits of colored glass that make no sense until that day you slide in one more piece and this amazing picture takes shape right before your eyes.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the first pages. I know I had my stomach in my throat on more than one occasion, even when I didn't have a page in the running. But I learned a lot. <BR/><BR/>So, go get 'em, Kate!Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-1626764603984676142008-01-14T08:40:00.000-08:002008-01-14T08:40:00.000-08:00Oooh have fun Kate! And personally, though you don...Oooh have fun Kate! And personally, though you don't want to do it I'd go to first pages. The first page is so important and getting that feedback would be great. And you probably already know a lot of the basics of publishing or can look up info online. And if Deena is going with you, not only will she not laugh at your book but she will lead the crowd in a standing ovation. :-)Kristina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171504801682649341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-72091768879705733552008-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:002008-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:00I'll prob go to First Pages again, if for no other...I'll prob go to First Pages again, if for no other reason than last year's was so hilarious that I'm laughing again over the woman and her pb about Fuzzball. Did she really use the word "crotch" in her pb? Yes, still laughing....<BR/><BR/>OK, see, I'm probably the reason now you DON'T want to go to First Pages -- but I promise I won't laugh at YOUR book! :)DeenaMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093257361683249174noreply@blogger.com